I'm a small-time player ($50 - $100 a game). I have used several offshore sportsbooks over the years and thought I found a good one.
www.betmega.com has a great internet interface, live scores, good deposit bonuses, and easy Neteller deposits and withdrawals.
Their withdrawal policy states "A) In order to be able to withdraw more than winnings without losing bonuses and fees, Player must place in action an amount of no less than 5 times the deposit and bonus money combined. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in all bonuses being forfeited. If you chose to withdraw more than winnings before fulfilling the 5 time rollover, we will penalize your account by deducting the bonus, fees and a % of your winnings directly associated with the bonus you were given."
5 times is a bit ridiculous, but nevertheless I did that. I deposited a mere $291 via Neteller. Bonuses brought it up to a balance of $330. So, I needed to risk $1,650.00 before I could collect more than winnings.
Well, I did place $1,880.20 in action and my balance now stands at $474.00.
I tried to collect on Monday, and when there was no money in my Neteller account on Tuesday, I gave them a call. I was told there was no money in their Neteller account and to try back on Wednesday. No problem - this has actually happened before, but the next day I was paid.
Wednesday came, still no money. I called again and they said they could send some to me via PayPal ($150), so I figured that was better than nothing.
Thursday - no money in Neteller or PayPal. I call back.
Now I'm told that I can have the last deposit of $291 Western Unioned to me minus the $50 WesternUnion fee and my account will be closed. This is their policy, though it is not stated anywhere - if you close your account, you can only collect up to your last deposit.
I am supposed to call back in 2 hours once their "finance department" opens, but I guess I'll have to take that. So, I'm out what little bit I did win if they ever send my original deposit.
I'm going to try to keep $10 in my account (their minimum bet) and withdraw the rest - keeping my account open. I doubt this will work though.
So, the bottom line is - DO NOT USE BETMEGA!!! They'll be happy to take your money right away, but you won't collect if you win.
www.betmega.com has a great internet interface, live scores, good deposit bonuses, and easy Neteller deposits and withdrawals.
Their withdrawal policy states "A) In order to be able to withdraw more than winnings without losing bonuses and fees, Player must place in action an amount of no less than 5 times the deposit and bonus money combined. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in all bonuses being forfeited. If you chose to withdraw more than winnings before fulfilling the 5 time rollover, we will penalize your account by deducting the bonus, fees and a % of your winnings directly associated with the bonus you were given."
5 times is a bit ridiculous, but nevertheless I did that. I deposited a mere $291 via Neteller. Bonuses brought it up to a balance of $330. So, I needed to risk $1,650.00 before I could collect more than winnings.
Well, I did place $1,880.20 in action and my balance now stands at $474.00.
I tried to collect on Monday, and when there was no money in my Neteller account on Tuesday, I gave them a call. I was told there was no money in their Neteller account and to try back on Wednesday. No problem - this has actually happened before, but the next day I was paid.
Wednesday came, still no money. I called again and they said they could send some to me via PayPal ($150), so I figured that was better than nothing.
Thursday - no money in Neteller or PayPal. I call back.
Now I'm told that I can have the last deposit of $291 Western Unioned to me minus the $50 WesternUnion fee and my account will be closed. This is their policy, though it is not stated anywhere - if you close your account, you can only collect up to your last deposit.
I am supposed to call back in 2 hours once their "finance department" opens, but I guess I'll have to take that. So, I'm out what little bit I did win if they ever send my original deposit.
I'm going to try to keep $10 in my account (their minimum bet) and withdraw the rest - keeping my account open. I doubt this will work though.
So, the bottom line is - DO NOT USE BETMEGA!!! They'll be happy to take your money right away, but you won't collect if you win.
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